UN seeks $1.2 billion in aid to help Gaza, West Bank residents

[Collection]The UN has launched an emergency aid appeal for $1.2 billion to assist 2.7 million people in Gaza and the West Bank. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) originally sought $294 million on October 12 but the situation has since worsened. The appeal will address the urgent needs of the population, including food, water, healthcare, shelter, and hygiene, following the recent bombardments in Gaza. OCHA emphasizes the importance of adequate funding, access, supplies, and fuel to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian population.